I was sent a Graco Ready2Grow 2.0 Double Stroller for this review. All opinions are my own.
As a new parent of two children, one thing I had forgotten that I would need is a double stroller. My son was born just a few months ago and my daughter is three and a half. Even though my daughter loves to walk on her own, she gets tired.
Our first walk of the summer was when I realized I would need a double stroller. I was about a half-mile into our walk and my daughter wanted a ride. With no other option at the time, I carried my infant son while pushing my daughter in the stroller. I am sure I was quite the sight for people passing by.
Thankfully Graco came to my aid with the Graco Ready2Grow 2.0 Double Stroller.
Graco Ready2Grow 2.0 Double Stroller Review
Without further ado, here’s my personal review of the Graco Ready2Grow 2.0 Double Stroller.
My Must-Have Features for a Double Stroller
When it comes to picking out a double stroller, I was looking for a few specific things. First, how bulky the stroller is. Graco’s Ready2Grow 2.0 Double Stroller rides like a double, but folds like a single stroller, making transport and storage easy for the user.
The second thing I looked for was how the seats were positioned. I like that the stroller includes two stroller seats, a bench seat, and a standing platform for multiple options as my family grows. The close-to-you rear seat for my infant son was a big selling point for me.
The bench seat and standing platform will make a great option for my independent daughter to ride along, once I am comfortable enough for my infant son to sit in the front seat facing forward. The stroller is also compatible with all Graco infant car seats, and accepts two at once, making it a great option for a twin stroller!
The third thing I look for is how much storage the stroller has. The basket underneath the Graco Ready2Grow 2.0 Double Stroller is large enough to hold a diaper bag and other essential items while being easy to access. There is a cup holder for myself to store a water bottle as well as a cup holder for my daughter in the front seat to hold her sippy cup.
Ready2Grow 2.0 Basics
Looking for the quick facts on this double stroller? You’ll find them here! The Ready2Grow 2.0 Double Stroller:
- The bench seat can be pulled out for easy access to the large storage basket underneath.
- Its one-step, self-standing fold feature is easy for storage and transportation.
- There is a removable parent cup holder for refreshments on the go.
- The child armbar with cup holder is removable for easy in and out access of the front stroller seat.
- The rear stroller seat can be removed for extra space on the bench seat or standing platform.
- Both stroller seats feature a full-sized canopy to keep your children comfortably shaded.
- Features a two-position reclining front seat to keep your baby or toddler comfortable.
- The stroller can hold two children, up to 50 lb in the front seat and 40 lb in the rear seat, for years of strolling together.
- Includes a convertible 3- or 5-point harness to comfortably grow with your child.
Front Seat
The front seat can position in two ways, sitting up or reclining. It has a 5- point harness for safety. The seat is just the right height for easy in and out access for your toddler. It also includes an armbar with a cupholder and a full-sized canopy to keep your child shaded from the sun.
Close-To-You Rear Seat
The close-to-you rear seat provides a closer connection between you and your baby. I like that you are able to see your baby at all times to easily give them their pacifier back or talk and play with them as you walk.
They can see and explore things around them, unlike a typical double stroller where you have one seat behind the other and the child is hidden. It also includes a full-sized canopy to keep your baby shaded from the sun as well as a 5-point harness buckle.
Bench Seat And Standing Platform
The bench seat or standing platform is useful for older kids to ride on this stroller. This seat can only be used on the back of the stroller and does not have all of the features that a full seat would have. You are only able to use this seat and standing platform when the close-to-you rear seat is removed.
It also has a lap buckle to keep your child in his or her seat.
Potential Drawbacks To The Graco Ready2Grow 2.0 Stroller
In my opinion, this particular stroller has a couple of things you should be aware of when deciding if this is the right stroller for your family.
First, the front seat is not very big for an older child. My daughter is three and a half years old, and she does not fit very well in the front. It is a very snug fit. Her legs hang over the front foot bar and she is unable to recline back with the close-to-you rear seat attached.
Another issue I’ve had is that I keep stepping on and kicking the standing platform while pushing the stroller. I think maybe a longer handle would solve this problem, creating more space between me and the stroller.
The third downfall is that it takes two hands to pull the front armbar off for your toddler to get in and out of the front seat. Most strollers I have encountered have a front armbar that lifts up and stays attached to the stroller.
Things I Like About The Graco Ready2Grow 2.0
As I previously stated, the close-to-you rear seat was a big selling point for me. I love that I can interact with and see my infant son at all times.
The bench seat is perfect for my daughter to comfortably ride on. The tires on the stroller do not require air. I had some issues in the past with other strollers not holding air in the tires, and it’s hard to push a stroller around with flat tires.
There is plenty of room in the basket underneath. It will fit a large diaper bag without trouble. The stroller does not feel bulky while pushing and you don’t have to remove any attachments to fold up the stroller.
I also love how the stroller looks. It’s very stylish and sleek in my opinion.
Assembly Of This Graco Ready2Grow 2.0 Double Stroller
I don’t think I have ever assembled a piece of baby gear that was this easy! Graco’s snap-together feature made it so easy that I had the stroller put together in approximately just 5 minutes. Everything snapped on!
There was no messing around with bolts or screws and making sure everything was tight enough. I just snapped the piece on and gave it a little tug to make sure it was in place.
Overall Opinion of the Graco Ready2Grow 2.0 Double Stroller
Overall I am very satisfied with this stroller. There are a number of great double strollers out in the retail world, but the Graco brand has always taken the cake for me. Graco’s Ready2Grow 2.0 Double Stroller is stylish, durable, washable, and can grow with your family.
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Mia E.
Thursday 25th of August 2022
I am impressed by the ease of transport and storage for a stroller that has so many useful features. Graco has quality products.
Lauryn R
Tuesday 23rd of August 2022
This sounds like an amazing double stroller! I love that it is so lightweight and still folds up small so you can manage to not only carry it but fit it in your vehicle. The multiple ways that you can use it are really impressive as well. Thank you so much for your review!